In an unexpected move, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire, a prominent Republican, has announced that he will not seek re-election in 2024. This decision opens up a highly contested seat in a battleground state that the Democrats will be eager to win.
Governor Sununu shared this news with his supporters through a heartfelt email. He expressed his love for serving as governor but emphasized that public service should never be a lifelong career. He believes that it is now the right time for another Republican leader to guide the great state of New Hampshire.
Shortly after the announcement, Chuck Morse, a Republican who previously served as president of the New Hampshire Senate and lost a primary for the U.S. Senate last year, wasted no time in announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination. Morse praised Governor Sununu’s economic policies and aims to build upon those successes. Additionally, former Senator Kelly Ayotte has hinted that she may enter the race.
On the Democratic side, two candidates have already launched their campaigns prior to Governor Sununu’s decision. Cinde Warmington, a member of the New Hampshire Executive Council, and Joyce Craig, the mayor of Manchester, are both vying for the nomination.
This vacant seat presents a significant opportunity for the Democratic Party. Despite tending to vote blue in national elections, New Hampshire has often elected Republicans for state offices. Last year, however, Democrats were able to flip two governorships in Maryland and Massachusetts after popular moderate Republicans, similar to Governor Sununu, retired.
The Democratic Governors Association (D.G.A.) seized upon the opportunity, expressing their determination to hold any MAGA (Make America Great Again) candidate accountable and flip this seat. Their goal is to elect a Democratic governor who will prioritize the issues affecting working families.
Governor Sununu, at the age of 48, is currently serving his fourth two-year term and won re-election last year with over 15 percentage points. Despite declining opportunities to run for higher office, such as the Senate race last year and the presidency in 2024, his future plans remain uncertain.
With the upcoming gubernatorial race in New Hampshire, it remains to be seen who will emerge as the Republican and Democratic nominees, as well as the impact this will have on the political landscape of the state and the nation as a whole.
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